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TrappistAncient Brewing Tactics

TRAPPIST unleash a storm of d-beat, crust punk, powerviolence and hardcore all in the name of BEER from members of Spazz, Despise You, Crom and more!

Biography

Formed in 2014 and consisting of scene legends Chris Dodge (Spazz, ex-Despise You, ex-Infest, etc.), Phil Vera (Crom, Despise You, ex-(16)-) and Ryan Harkins (co-owner of popular heavy metal themed burger joint Grill Em’ All), TRAPPIST have one clear mission, to annihilate the listener with a storm of d-beat, crust punk, powerviolence, and hardcore all in the name of BEER (their name gives a nod to the Trappist or abbey ales brewed by Cistercian monks in [mostly] Belgium)! Picture Discharge style punk and Xeroxed WWII photos with bombs replaced by beer bottles, cans, and kegs.

Now in 2018, TRAPPIST brew forth their debut album Ancient Brewing Tactics, 21 tracks and 33 minutes of booze-induced chaos, bound to knock you on your ass faster than shotgunning a 15% Russian Imperial Stout. TRAPPIST round out their alcohol-fueled blasts with special guest appearances by Tony Foresta (Municipal Waste, Iron Reagan), Steve Brooks (Torche), and Blake Harrison (Pig Destroyer). The first single from TRAPPIST, “No Corporate Beer”, was hailed by Decibel Magazine as “a pit-churning blast against macrobrews and the sheep who drink them”.

For the ultimate sensory experience, TRAPPIST have recommended a specific beer pairing for listeners to drink along to each song on the album. True aficionados only! Full list is available HERE!

TRAPPIST: Premiere “Hymn To Ninkasi” Featuring Tony Foresta (Iron Reagan) via No Echo
Photo Credit: Paul Lee
Los Angeles craft beer squad TRAPPIST presents the new single from their Relapse Records-bound Ancient Brewing Tactics debut LP. The new track, “Hymn To Ninkasi,” features guest vocals by Tony Foresta (Municipal Waste, Iron Reagan), and sees its premiere at No Echo with a brief interrogation of the band. Stream “Hymn To ...

TRAPPIST: Premiere “Victims Of A Bomber Raid” Video via Revolver
Photo Credit: Paul Lee
Revolver Magazine has opened a keg of top-tier hardcore from Los Angeles craft beer squad TRAPPIST, and their impending debut LP, Ancient Brewing Tactics, due out August 17th via Relapse Records. The new tune comes in the form of a video for the album’s riotous “Victims Of A Bomber Raid.” Watch the ...

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